This program is specifically designed for students interested in improving the health and quality of life for all individuals. Public health is one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare. The public health concentration provides a sound academic base in pre-requisites required for the master’s of public health as well as additional courses in the health sciences. Examples of courses within the curriculum include general biology, anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, calculus, psychology, sociology, and statistics.

Potential Areas of Advanced Study

  • Master of Public Health (Accelerated Public Health Program at Purdue)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in a health-related field
  • Joint Programs (MPH/PhD)
  • Master of Business Administration

Additional Career and Post-Bachelors Options

  • Research Assistant
  • Outreach Specialist
  • Health Education Specialist
  • Health Communications Specialist
  • Center for Disease Control
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Government Employment